Unctuousness
Nounचापलूसी या चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें
🌱 Root / Etymology: Latin 'unctus' (anointed)
Definition
Excessively or insincerely flattering, oily in manner.
Contextual Sentence: "We were all disgusted by his unctuousness when trying to impress the newly appointed director."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Unctuous sounds like ointment, which is oily and slippery, just like a flatterer.
Synonyms
sycophancy
fawning
oleaginousness
Antonyms
sincerity
bluntness
candor